I also have a question regarding pregnancy with a Jpouch. My jpouch was completed 2 yrs ago and the dr. instructed me to wait atleast 1 yr before becoming...
Hi Sarah, My granddaughter, Cassie, has delivered 2 lovely little girls, both vaginally with no problem. The first baby was just 2 years after Cassie's ...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 2, 2005 7:29 pm
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Hi Mike! I am glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you are doing ok. It is a rough road at first but it gets better. You will feel better after...
Congratulations Ernie! Best of luck with the new additions! -Marc ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Feb 3, 2005 1:22 am
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Hi, I am Ernie's granddaughter. When I found out that I was pregnant with my first daughter. I thought that I was going to have to have a c-section as well....
Congratulations ! Best of luck !!! Much success and pleasure with your children in the future. -Marc ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Feb 3, 2005 3:28 am
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Dear Mike, You must decide. In no way do I want to persuade you but I can only tell my experience. I was working as a charge nurse when my colon cancer was ...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 3, 2005 7:57 pm
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In a message dated 2/3/2005 1:44:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com writes: The surgeon is recommending 6 months of chemotherapy for...
Hello J-pouchers: I had my surgery done in Portland Oregon on January 26th to remove my colon and rectum. Instead of going with the Jpouch and neosphincter, I...
Hi Jana, Good to hear from you. I hope you recover quickly! I know that surgery was not easy but so good to hear you are home & doing pretty good. Healing...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 5, 2005 12:57 am
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In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:26:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com writes: Welcome to the group. You will find great support here....
I heard a joke somewhere that someone had so much gas in their bag that they floated away like the they were a hot air balloon lol ... somewhat "foamy" other...
What are some good creams for this "butt burn" thing. Does it cause blood in the stool or just make your butt really itch? Secondly, what is the best thing for...
Craig. Here's my advise. 1. Take BEANO before meals. It really helps reduce gas for me and many others.. 2. Use a 2 part bag system made by Squibb Convatec....
Hi Craig and ALL, I am new to this group. I had my surgery in two stages the colectomy and then the J-pouch. My colectomy surgery was in March 2001 and my...
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that I am feeling much better. The first month is just about over and I can now see the end of the tunnel. I...
Glad to hear you are "seeing the light" ! Hope you continue to feel better and that your take down brings you continued better health! Nancy [Non-text...
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Feb 5, 2005 5:55 pm
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Craig This "but burn thing" is not an itch, it is a burning feeling. Sometimes pretty awful. It does not cause blood in the stool because it is at the anus....
Mama We are all here ready, willing and, able to help. Just holler and we will be there for you. Niles mamatojes@... wrote: Hey everyone, I just wanted to...
Jana I'm sure you put plenty of thought into your decision and I'm also sure you did exactly what is right for you. I must admit that there are many times I...
Hi, Does anyone use Boudreaux's Butt Paste? I use now when I need it. My surgery is scheduled for February 17th. I don't know if this butt burn is the same...
Is the worst part really over though? I hear so many people on here saying ther pouch leaks, or they get butt burn or pouchitis? It seems from most people on...
I am happy to look on the brighter side of life rather than go into things with a pessimistic attitude. I might get a bit of butt burn...but that is nothing...
Hi Craig, I will enclose a list of creams one or more of us have tried & Like. For me, the one that works the best is just A&D cream with Aloe. I have had...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 6, 2005 2:58 am
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Hi Lisa, Great to hear your good news & that you are healing fine. Hang on! Ernie ... From: <mamatojes@...> To: <jpouchsupport@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 6, 2005 2:58 am
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Hi Craig, Each person is different. We all may have the same problems but in a different way or degree. For me, even with leakage, the pouch is many times ...
Ernie Jones
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Feb 6, 2005 2:58 am
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Dear Ernie: When you say leakage what exactly do you mean? Do you mean you can't go anywhere cause your jpouch leaks and you soil yourself? Do you have to wear...
Don't confuse pessimistic with realistic. I am asking questions from a realistic point of view and not just from a cosmetic point of view like some people....
Dear Craig, I am one of the success stories for a J-Pouch. I have never had leakage and needed Depends. I had 1-step surgery 3 years ago at the age of 58,...